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Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy today responded to efforts by the Tennessee Attorney General's Office to dismiss a lawsuit challenging recently enacted state laws that interfere with the authority of the elected District Attorney for Shelby County.

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office is proud to recognize Chief Administrative Officer Jessica Indingaro and Assistant District Attorney Tracye Jones, who were among 24 elected District Attorneys and Assistant District Attorneys from across the country recently admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Today, Shelby County DA Steven Mulroy filed an emergency lawsuit to block two laws recently passed by the Tennessee Legislature that target the Shelby County District Attorney for unlawful interference related to the federal government's Memphis Safe Task Force. The lawsuit argues these laws violated the Tennessee Constitution and longstanding principles of prosecutorial independence.

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has released video related to the police response at the March 28 No Kings Rally, following requests from several local organizations.

Cornelius Smith, the final defendant charged in the killing of Memphis rapper Adolph Thornton Jr., widely known as Young Dolph, was sentenced today in Shelby County Criminal Court after pleading guilty to second-degree murder.

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Danell Maxwell, the man accused of shooting a Memphis Police officer during a traffic stop earlier this year, was arraigned in Criminal Court and entered a plea of not guilty.

Office releases formal response letter and media fact sheet documenting errors in the letter's premises, data interpretation, and legal framing.

In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office will host a brief ceremony to honor victims of crime and stand in solidarity with survivors and their families. The bridge lighting serves as a visible symbol of the community’s commitment to support, remember, and uplift those impacted by crime.

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office released new data showing more convictions and fewer dismissals in December 2025 compared to the previous administration's 2019 data.

An 18-year-old charged in a deadly 2025 Memphis shooting has been transferred to adult criminal court to face a felony murder charge in connection with the death of 22-year-old Omarion Cowley.

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office successfully argued for high bonds for two men charged in connection with a fatal broad daylight attack that left one man dead following what authorities describe as a personal dispute.

The case against Derrion Taylor, who is charged in the fatal shooting of 93-year-old Geraldine Harris, has now been transferred to adult criminal court. Taylor’s bond was set at $1 million.

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with the City of Memphis, has once again taken legal action against Home 1 Extended Stay, located at 4300 American Way, after criminal activity continued at the property despite prior court intervention.

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has been notified of the death of Sarah Lucas, who was scheduled for arraignment later this week.

Eric Otten, 54, pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of second-degree murder in the September 2023 killings of his estranged wife, Jenni Otten, and Mark Cross at the Meridian Park Apartments in Collierville.

After the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office requested an expedited probation violation hearing, Keymon Bledsoe—whom law enforcement identified as a prolific crime driver—will serve eight years in the Tennessee Department of Correction following the revocation of his probation.

Today, Julio Hernandez, pleaded guilty in Shelby County Criminal Court to vehicular homicide in connection with the July 25, 2023, hit-and-run death of Ava Christopher, a University of Memphis student.

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office today released its 2025 Impact Report, detailing a year marked by significant reductions in crime, faster case resolution, expanded victim support, and data-driven strategies aimed at improving public safety and trust in the justice system.